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Fengyi Blacksmith
凤仪铁匠

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A blacksmith in Fengyi's Jiangxi village 凤仪江西村 still makes farmtools by hand. In the village once most households were blacksmiths, today only a handful remain.

Azhali Candle Dance 阿吒力密教的灯舞

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Followers of Jianchuan Azhali Buddhism perform a candle dance in Shaxi.

Bai Jiama
白族甲马

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Zhang Ruilong 张瑞龙, 7th generation generation Jiama master, demonstrates the art of making "Jiama" 甲马, woodcut prints used in rituals.

Zhangyu Wenchang Temple
长育文昌宫

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On the eastern side of Erhai, in Zhangyu village 长育, is one of the most beautiful Wenchang temples, with work by painter-sculptor Li Yunyi 李云义.

Jianchuan Cloth Charms
剑川布扎

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The intricate cloth charms 布扎 made in Jianchuan are part of Yunnan's Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Jianchuan Bai Folk Toys
剑川县白族民间儿童玩具

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Diannan 滇南 has a long tradition of making children's toys. They have been recognized as part of Yunnan's Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Shibaoshan Singing Festival 2020
2020年石宝山歌会

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With the official programme curtailed, it is the unorganized folk part of the annual Singing Festival in Shibaoshan that continues to thrive.

Gusheng Benzhu Worship
古生祭本主

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Every year on the 23rd day of the 7th month, Gusheng village honours the Benzhu and the Dragon King 龙王.

Weishan Cloth Art
巍山布艺

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Little charm animals, called 三羊开泰, are for sale in an embroidery shop in Weishan's historic centre.

Mijing Folk Play
弥井民剧

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Comical folk plays in the countryside, such as here in Jianchuan's Mijing village, often focus on agricultural themes, such as the stubborn draft animal.

Midu Huadeng Paper Figures
弥渡花灯纸扎

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The elaborate paper figures made for the Lantern Festival in Mizhi 密祉 are part of Yunnan's Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Erhai Fishing Boat Graveyard
洱海渔船墓场

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Since fishing has been banned on Erhai, fishing boats are rusting away on its shore.
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